When you join a gathering, these are the agreements that hold our space:

 

1. Confidentiality Is Sacred

What's shared at the sleepover stays at the sleepover. We create safety by honoring each other's trust. Don't share others' stories, names, or identifying details outside this space.

 

2. You Can Always Pass

You're in control of your participation. You can pass on any activity. You can take a break. You can participate by witnessing instead of sharing. There's no pressure to do anything that doesn't feel right.

 

3. We Witness, Not Fix

When someone shares vulnerability, we hold space. We don't rush to advice, solutions, or "have you tried..." We say "I see you" or "me too" or we simply witness in silence. No one here needs fixing.

 

4. Respect Boundaries

Yours and others'. If someone says no or passes, we honor that without question. If you need to step out, step out. Your boundaries matter. So do everyone else's.

 

5. Bring Your Whole Self

Your joy, your messiness, your questions, your tender places. All of it belongs here. We can't connect with your mask. We want to connect with you.

 

6. Be Present

Phones away unless needed for an activity. No documenting for social media. Be here, not performing being here. Full presence is the gift we give each other.

 

7. Trust the Experience

Even when it feels weird, awkward, or unclear. Especially then. The discomfort, the silliness, the vulnerability—it's all part of being fully alive and present together. This is process-oriented; the experience is inherently valuable.

 

8. All Emotions Belong

Joy, grief, awkwardness, laughter, boredom, excitement all belong. We don't need to perform happiness or hide discomfort. Whatever's present is welcome.

 

This is a space to be playful, present, messy, real, alive.